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Lotus Europa Forums => Classifieds Forums => eBay - Craigslist Ads - Other Listings => Topic started by: gideon on Wednesday,April 21, 2021, 06:29:34 AM
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Somebody needs to rescue this project. It seems the owner passed away and a friend is trying to sell it, but unfortunately the friend doesn't know much about it. Does anybody on here recognise this car?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2706313809660104/
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That is a very tidy looking car, mid project but lots of nice bits there!
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Wow, there is a lot of top-notch work done there. The single Weber on the Twin Cam is an interesting approach.
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It’s just the completed frame and mechanicals he’s selling. No body, interior, etc. It’s a TC engine not the Zetec he thinks it is. Seems a bit rich unless there is a lot of supporting documentation on the engine and transaxle builds.
The idea for a single Weber is interesting but it would need a “swan-necked” manifold. Those abrupt bends would be flow killing. Also, is there room? The carb might be through into the fender well.
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There's a body that goes with it, though the seller seems to think he should sell the body and rolling chassis separately. I think that's nuts and he should sell them together. Other parts aren't mentioned but I'll bet the owner had more parts stashed somewhere. It would be a pity if they got chucked out.
The seller seems to think it has a custom frame and a Zetec engine and that you could put the rolling chassis under any Lotus you wanted. The last is probably why he thinks it's a good idea to sell the rolling chassis and body separately and that's why I said someone has to rescue this project!
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:I-agree:
The attention to detail on the rolling chassis is impressive; it would not be unreasonable to assume that the same attention went into the internals of the engine and transaxle, that said, I would consider that a "steal" - especially if the body was included.
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Wow!